Paragraph Number70
4222
| Application | CERVICAL PLATE INCLUDING SCREW LOCKING MECHANISM UTILIZING RADIAL GROOVES | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Matter Number | FLO-4 | Reference Case 1 | FLO-4 |
| Created | 5/1/21, 12:00 AM | Modified | 5/1/21, 12:00 AM |
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The semispherical seat 140 and semispherical rim 222 may cooperate to enable the screw 302 to pivot within the screw opening 106 within a range of motion. For example, the screw 302 may pivot within a range of motion ranging between approximately 45 degrees and approximately -45 degrees and the head feature 107 and lock feature 105 can engage and maintain engagement with each other with the rotatable structure 112 in a locked orientation. FIGs. 3B-3D illustrate examples of a screw 302 in three different orientations within the range of motion. FIG. 3B illustrates a screw 302 having its longitudinal axis oriented approximately 45 degrees from normal relative to the rotatable structure 112. FIG. 3C illustrates a screw 302 having its longitudinal axis oriented approximately 0 degrees from normal relative to the rotatable structure 112. FIG. 3D illustrates a screw 302 having its longitudinal axis oriented approximately -45 degrees from normal relative to the rotatable structure 112.
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Added by DJM 5 2021